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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1963
Page
3
A 1962 column features readers seeking guidance on humor about undertaker spouses, cheating and marriage strife. Ann Landers addresses enduring jokes about morticians, academic honesty, and a wife facing a living arrangement with her husband who dates another woman while living at home.
Carol McGowen, soon to marry Mike Sears on June 1, was guest of honor at a bridal shower held Sunday in Erie High School’s multi purpose room. Pink and mint greens decorated the gift table with a pink umbrella centerpiece. Hostesses served punch and cake with miniature roses while games and prize distribution entertained attendees. A long list of gifts came from family and friends including Manfred McGowen and Sherman Sears among others with many Bartholomew and Lockwood relatives noted.
The Bicknell family held its annual reunion yesterday at Carpenter hall with a noon covered dish luncheon. Attendees included George Venus and family from Westover Massachusetts, Jack Venus and family in Parsons, R. E. Bicknell of Sidell Louisiana, Clayton Bicknell of Wichita, James Bryan and family in Cherryvale, Harley Newland and Paul Good in Parsons, Ronald Harrell in Independence, Merle Venus and family and Carl Simpson in Chanute, Clyde Bicknell, Fred Bicknell, Marvin Bicknell, Elmer Peterson, Alice Venus, and Amy Osgood.
The Arts and Crafts Club will study Swedish embroidery at the Monday session from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members should bring toweling No 5 or 8 knit crochet thread and a tapestry needle. A talk on home decorating will be included.
Hulda Parker chapter of the O E S met Tuesday night at the Masonic Temple with Mr and Mrs Junior Zimmerman presiding Visiting members came from Sunflower Erie Pa and Kansas City Mo Practice initiation was conducted Invitations for district aide visit from Walnut June 3 and Pearl Thayer June 20 were received Coffeyville chapter invited for friendship night June 20 A social hour followed with Mr and Mrs Fred Heinze and Mrs C D Blackwood assisting The serving table featured a flower basket arrangement and a tall candle
Wayne E. Cannon of Bartlesville former Chanute resident, a civil engineer with Phillips Petroleum, will depart June 7 for Cochin India with two colleagues. En route stops include Paris New York Karachi Cairo and Bombay. A 1944 Chanute High School graduate, he earned civil engineering degrees from Washburn University. his wife is Jacquelin Brinkmeyer.
Fairfield held a basket dinner Tuesday night as the PTA installed officers: President Mrs. Fred Taylor, Vice President Mrs. Wayne Angleton, Secretary Mrs. Harley Knapp, Treasurer Mrs. Don Holman. Pupils performed a program and 8th grade graduates received diplomas from Dale Steinman of the board of education. Kenneth Young spoke on reorganization.
Tucson City Council saved money by abolishing pool admission at a southside facility. Last year wages reached 1141.00 while fee income totaled 986.90, revealing a deficit covered by public funds.
A series of etiquette Q and A covering attire for junior executives, inviting guests, male wedding attendants paying for attire, handling unsolicited shower invitations, wedding gifts, use of social versus business cards, toastmaster impromptu speeches, and additional brief guidance. The tone reflects practical manners for contemporary social and professional settings.
Mrs Eunice Campbell hosted relatives Wednesday and yesterday at 410 N Evergreen. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Henry Reed of Newton Earl Reed of Augusta and Mr and Mrs John Laver of Tulsa. Also yesterday Mrs Glenice Brown of Ottawa and many others from Humboldt Elsmore Harveyville and Welda attended. A weekend visitor arrived from Tulsa and a minor traffic accident occurred Wednesday. Funeral service set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at St Mark's Lutheran church in Great Robert L Rhodes. Raymond E McCoy and John A Lemonds earned Bachelor of Science degrees May 26 at Emporia State Teachers College.
Mr and Mrs Sam Chard of Des Moines are visiting a cousin Sam Williamson at 411 N Central and spending time with other relatives and friends in the area.
Mrs. Katherine Brack of Great Bend has died, prompting notices to her daughter Mrs. H. W. Treloggen of 1220 West Third. The report confirms the death occurred recently and outlines the familial connection.
A reader asks about a wedding gift card and how families with name changes inform others. The advice covers using a formal public announcement for legal surname changes and notes good manners when visiting a friend with an open candy box, warning guests not to help themselves without invitation.
New York area report says Detective Joseph Kelly of the forgery squad nabbed a man signing worthless checks with the name Joseph Kelly. The faker at his home greeted the badge with disbelief and a grin, saying well how about that.
Poach eggs in red wine for a refined lunch option. The method yields a rich, glossy yolk with a savory sauce. Serve with crusty bread and herbs for a simple, elegant meal.
AIC Wayne L. Yowell of Humboldt has finished the Air Force technical training course for communications center specialists at Sheppard AFB Texas and will remain there for further training. His wife Bonnie is the daughter of Glen and [illegible] Chickadonz of 1026 S. Highland. His parents Eldon and [illegible] Yowell live in Humboldt.
Lt. Col. Dale L. Ward son of Mrs. A J Ward Buffalo recently took part in training maneuvers aboard the anti submarine support aircraft carrier USS Wasp in the Central American area. He has returned to the Marine Corps Air Facility at New River North Carolina.
The annual Odense homecoming will be held at the school six miles west of Savonburg on Sunday with a basket dinner at 1 p.m. A program will follow.
The Webb family annual reunion takes place Sunday in Wichita at Fairmont Park located at 16th and Vassar. A basket lunch is planned, to start at noon.
Mr and Mrs Hans Herold and Mr and Mrs Michael Herold of Chanute attended the funeral service today for Mrs Herolds father W E Clayton of Independence who died Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs George Defebaugh attended the graduation where their grandson Lynn Defebaugh was among 416 graduates and spoke on the program He attended Hutton School and Royster Junior High in Chanute The Tale of the Littlest Tortoise will be the children's story hour at 10:30 tomorrow at the public library
Social calendar lists events for June 1 through June 3 1963 including Merry Mothers Club picnic at Sante Fe Park south shelterhouse 6 30 p m annual Odense homecoming west Savondburg 6 p m basket dinner 1 p m Duplicate Bridge tournament 1 30 p m at Tip 92 Hotel and 2 30 p m Brotherhood social. Also Local Ch 799 Nat l Assn Retired Civil Employees Harry Lewis Malcolm 6 30 p m Women's Arts and Crafts 9 3 am World War I Veterans Auxiliary Memorial Building 7 p m Rebekah Lodge 7 39 p m Sweet Adelines 7 15 p m Duplicate Bridge Club Home Savings Building 7 15 p m.
The advisory committee met at the Erie courthouse with Mrs. Neal Heilman presiding. Members discussed county fair setup, joining the Mental Health Association and Hospital Auxiliary, a Christmas craft fair, safety report deadlines, and a national convention in Little Rock. The next meeting is July 1 at the courthouse.
How to sharpen knife plane or chisel without an iron stone using emery cloth on a flat surface with variable pressure. Also guidance to mend a frayed shoelace end by dipping in clear fingernail polish then twisting and drying to stiffen for threading.
A collection of domestic answers covers removing spots from wood and wallpaper, preserving watercress, antiquing wood, removing candie wax drips, cleaning stained walls, making aluminum polish, laundering ribbons, and deterring insects in vegetables. Practical step by step tips rely on common household materials like alcohol, wax, vinegar, borax, ammonia, glue sizing, and heat.
Barbara Kiddoo celebrated her 6th birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Glenn Kiddoo at Highland Park. From 9:30 to 11 am a merry-go-round trimmed cake and ice cream were served to Pam Jacobs Denise Gerken Kim Skinner Mary Jensen Lisa Esch and Tina Erickson. Brad and Bruce Kiddoo helped serve as games and small gifts completed the event.
A 30th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Bowen of Uniontown will be observed with a reception Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at the Petersburg community building. The couple wed June 1, 1913, in Bronson and have six children, sixteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
A damp cloth wrapped around a finger is dipped into finely powdered pumice and used to rub iodine stains on furniture carefully. This method relies on gentle abrasion and abrasive powder to lift the stain without soaking the wood.
Instructions advise turpentine to remove varnish stains from fabrics and rubbing with hands, then sponge with alcohol or chloroform. For sequin blouses, place sequins on a heavy towel to protect the iron board and prevent damage, yielding a smooth finish. For eggs, coat shells with oil or glycerin to preserve freshness.
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